Close to Gatineau, this peaceful course links the Parc régional de Champboisé to the Centre nautique de la Lièvre. Paddlers enjoy a verdant setting where mixed forests mingle with the region’s typical agricultural landscapes. Accessible and safe, this round trip is ideal for a short nature getaway, with the option of renting a boat and receiving advice on site.
La route bleue – Rivière du Lièvre – Centre nautique — Champboisé
Contact details
Centre nautique de la Lièvre
255 Avenue de Buckingham, Gatineau, Québec, Canada, J8L 2E9
255 Avenue de Buckingham, Gatineau, Québec, Canada, J8L 2E9
45.59585247, -75.41999655
Rivière du Lièvre - Centre nautique — Champboisé - 1 © La route bleue
Rivière du Lièvre - Centre nautique — Champboisé - 2 © La route bleue
Lièvre River - La Descente des Draveurs - 3 © Municipalité de L'Ange-Gardien
Lièvre River - La Descente des Draveurs - 4 © Municipalité de L'Ange-Gardien
Lièvre River - La Descente des Draveurs - 5 © La route bleue
Lièvre River - La Descente des Draveurs - 6 © La route bleue
Activities
Water sports activities
Recreational canoeing
Sea kayaking
Recreational kayaking
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP)
Facilities
Infrastructure and equipment
Heated shelter / relay
Boat ramp
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Rental
Recreational canoe
Recreational kayak
Stand-up paddle board
Rabaska
Life jacket
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Childrens
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Last updated: June 19, 2026
